Linda’s Corner: Inspiration for a Better Life

In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Michelle sits down with Linda Bjork to talk Choose You First and her calling to help others. She opens up about her personal journey from surviving childhood trauma and losing 100 pounds, to overcoming a traumatic brain injury — all while discovering the true meaning of choosing herself first.

Key Takeaways:

• Your past doesn’t define your future. Michelle grew up in an environment of abuse and dysfunction, but instead of letting it limit her, she used it to fuel her passion to help women heal and rise.
• Choosing you is an act of courage. It means facing the uncomfortable truths, feeling the hard feelings, and making intentional choices to move in a new direction.
• Trauma doesn’t have to be the end of your story. After a traumatic brain injury, Michelle had to relearn basic life functions and rebuild her career. Her comeback story is a testimony to the power of resilience and mindset.
• Self-love isn’t vanity — it’s vitality. Michelle emphasizes that when we are full from within, we become the best version of ourselves and give more to others, not less.
• You have the power to change generational patterns. When you choose you first, you model emotional courage and agency for your children, showing them what it looks like to thrive.
• You are enough — in every chapter of your story. Whether you’re in the middle of the storm or walking into the sunshine, you matter. You have value.